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Type of Incident:Sportsmanship — May be used if a team, player, coach, or spectator is involved.
Date of Incident:2023-04-23
Time of Incident:13:45:00
Location of Incident:Buhach High School Atwater, CA
Home Team:Atwater Competitive Soccer 2014G
Visiting Team:Turlock Academica Jrs 14 / Coach Matthew Rodriguez
Age Group and Gender:U09G
Team Affiliation of Individual Committing Incident:Turlock Academica Jrs 14 / Coach Matthew Rodriguez
Incident Summary:The Turlock Academica coach and spectators verbally abused and harassed the referee leading the referee to terminate the match 1 minute early. The verbal abuse and harassment continued after the match.
Comments:It is always inappropriate for coaches and spectators to abuse referees, particularly youth referees. The Turlock Academica coach, Matthew Rodriguez, is suspended 4 games - 2 games for irresponsible behavior and 2 games for failing to control his team's spectators.